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ML18 RVE

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,577 mi
Last recorded116,577 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML18 RVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 116,577 miles

Rear tyre at n/s approaching wear bars

Pass 27 Jan 2025 95,994 miles

Rear tyre at o/s approaching wear bars

Seat belt webbing fraying at o/s

Fail 25 Jan 2025 95,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyre at o/s approaching wear bars

Seat belt webbing fraying at o/s

Pass 20 Feb 2024 83,642 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 72,520 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 72,520 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 57,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 42,720 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 42,507 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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ML18 RVE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 39,876 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML18 RVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML18 RVE registered?

ML18 RVE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2018.

Is ML18 RVE safe to buy?

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